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Network Working Group
Request For Comments: 896

6 January 1984
John Nagle
Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation

### Congestion Control in IP/TCP Internetworks

This memo discusses some aspects of congestion control in IP/TCP Internetworks. It is intended to stimulate thought and further discussion of this topic. While some specific suggestions are made for improved congestion control implementation, this memo does not specify any standards.

Introduction
Congestion collapse
The two problems

The small-packet problem

The solution to the small-packet problem

Congestion control with ICMP

When to send an ICMP Source Quench
What to do when an ICMP Source Quench is received

Self-defense for gateways
Conclusion

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